Sustainability education is more than just developing awareness and understanding about environmental issues. It is about taking action towards becoming sustainable communities – identifying problems, considering solutions, and discovering how we can participate in improving our environment.
Council education programmes
Christchurch City Council produces education material and delivers events and targeted education programmes for the general public, schools, businesses and urban communities that:
are highly motivating
provide hands-on experiences
address the achievement objectives of the New Zealand curriculum
are led by experienced staff – teachers, park rangers and specialist staff
support the Ministry of Education guidelines for environmental education.
These programmes are a practical starting point to inspire students to make a positive difference to their environment.
Learning Through Action (LTA) is based in our regional parks and water and waste management facilities. A popular curriculum-based programme, it is led by experienced teachers, educators and park rangers and provides children with hands-on, practical experience, and teachers with a comprehensive range of curriculum resources.
Enviroschools – an education awards scheme that is based on a holistic approach, Enviroschools encourages schools towards becoming sustainable communities.
